SC reserves order on Article 370

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SC Reserves Order In Jammu & Kashmir Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370

Supreme Court on September 5, reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions filed in a long-pending case challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution that gave a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioners also challenged the J&K Re-organisation Act which was utilised to bifurcate the state into two Union territories.

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 06:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, Reserve Order, Jammu and Kashmir, abrogation, Article 370

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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Children Born Out Of Void Marriages Entitled To Parents' Property: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that children born out of void or voidable marriages are entitled to get a share in the property of their parents. The ruling is applicable only to Hindu joint family properties governed by Hindu Mitakshara Law, the top court clarified. The verdict was given by a three-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud in reference to a two-judge bench judgment in Revanasiddappa vs. Mallikarjun (2011)

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 03:46 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, parents, Void Marriage, Legal News, Indian Judiciary

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Satyendra Jain

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SC Extends Interim Bail To AAP Leader Satyendra Jain

The Supreme Court, on September 1, extended the interim bail of Satyendra Jain, the former Health Minister of Delhi, on medical grounds. According to sources, the interim bail extension was given in a money laundering case, registered by the Enforcement Directorate. The SC bench, comprising of AS Bopanna and Prashant Kumar Mishra, however, Justice Mishra recused himself, following which Justice Bopanna reviewed the matter and extended bail… read-more

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 01:07 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MONEY LAUNDERING, ED, Supreme Court, interim bail, Satyendra Jain

Courtesy: ANI News

Jammu & Kashmir

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Jammu & Kashmir Article 370 Issue; SG Tushar Says Statement Of Govt On August 31, Seeks Time

During theSupreme Court hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, told the court that the move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was a "temporary measure". He said while Jammu and Kashmir would be reverted as a state in the future, Ladakh would remain a union territory. Furthermore, the Indian Government would give a statement on August 31.

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 04:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, Article 370, Legal matter, Statehood, National news

Courtesy: India Today

Pulwama Terror

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Pulwama Terror Attack Trigged Scrapping Of Article 370: Jammu & Kashmir

The Pulwama Terror Attack has triggered the scrapping of Article 370, in Jammu and Kashmir. The move, which took place on August 5, 2019, has been challenged by the National Conference and People’s Democratic Party, who argue that it led to the loss of autonomy and internal sovereignty for the people of Kashmir. The Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a plea against the scrapping Article 370.

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 10:06 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, Indian government, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir

Courtesy: News 24 Online

Amarmani Tripathi

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UP Govt Orders Early Release Of Amarmani Tripathi & His Wife In Murder Case, Victim's Sister Files Plea

The orders of the Uttar Pradesh Government releasing the gangster-turned-politician Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi - currently serving jail term in the Madhumati Shukla murder case, upset the victim's sister Nidhi Shukla.  She made an emotional appeal in a video and wrote a letter questioning the order of early release of Amarmani Tripathi and Madhumani Tripathi. Meanwhile, she filed a plea to Supreme Court, listed for… read-more

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 12:48 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: UP government, Nidhi Shukla, Murder Convict, Supreme Court

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SC Court Slams Lower Court For Going Against Their Orders In Rape Survivor Issue

Going against the Supreme Court, the Gujarat High Court, refuted relief for a rape survivor, seeking termination of her pregnancy. The move drew backlash from the Apex Court, which came down heavily on the Gujarat HC and said, "What is happening in Gujarat High Court? No court in India can pass an order against a superior court order. It is against constitutional philosophy," said SC, which listed the matter.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 02:52 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: GUJARAT HIGH COURT, Supreme Court, Rape Survivor, Teen Pregnancy, Termination Bail

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Supreme Court

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SC To Decide On Panel Functioning To Oversee Manipur Violence On August 25

A panel headed by former judge Gital Mittal to oversee relief and rehabilitation of victims of violence in Manipur submitted three reports to the Supreme Court, including one on the need to upgrade the compensation scheme for the strife-torn people of the state. The Supreme Court bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said it will pass orders to facilitate panel on August 25.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 01:44 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, CJI-led Bench, manipur violence, Three-member panel

Lalu Prasad Yadav

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CBI Can't Challenge Bail Grant, Says Lalu Prasad Yadav In SC

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief and former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav said CBI can't challenge bail orders just because they are not satisfied. In the court hearing, the RJD leader submitted his reply before the Supreme Court, "Jharkhand High Court's order on suspending his sentence cannot be challenged solely on the ground that the CBI is dissatisfied." CBI sought bail cancellation in Fodder Scam Case against Lalu.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 11:19 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Lalu Prasad Yadav, RJD Leader, Supreme Court, CBI, Bail Rejection Plea, fodder scam

Courtesy: India Today

CJI DY Chandrachud

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CJI DY Chandrachud Announces SC Expansion On I-Day

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, on August 15, Independence Day, announced to expand the Supreme Court (SC) buildings. Addressing the audience at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort, the CJI said, "new building will have 27 additional courtrooms, 4 registrar courtrooms and adequate facilities for lawyers and litigants." He further said, "Some demolition of the existing building will take place to create 12 additional… read-more

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 06:21 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, CJI DY Chandrachud, Indian Judiciary, Building Expansion